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Gerald Alexander Marks, a 56-year-old man from Detroit, Michigan, went missing on September 1, 2007. Marks, described as being around 5'4" to 5'6" in height and weighing between 135 to 140 pounds, was last seen in Detroit and has not been heard from since. His case took a troubling turn when it was discovered that he was not reported missing until nearly four years later, in May 2011. This significant delay in filing the missing person report has posed challenges for investig ...Read More
Last Seen: Sep 01, 2007

Victim Details

May 07, 2011

Jan 12, 2024

Gerald

Marks

73

56

64 inches

65 inches

135 lbs

140 lbs

Black / African American

Male

In the late summer of 2007, a man named Gerald Alexander Marks, then 57 years old, vanished from his life in Detroit, Michigan. He was last seen on the first of September of that year, a day that would become a significant marker in a long and quiet mystery. Known to his friends and loved ones by the nicknames 'Gee' or 'G', Gerald was a presence that would be deeply missed, although the official alarm would not be raised for some time. His disappearance was not immediately reported, creating a nearly four-year gap between the last time he was seen and when he was formally declared a missing person on May 7, 2011. This significant delay has contributed to the scarcity of information surrounding the circumstances of his disappearance, leaving his family with unanswered questions and a painful void. Gerald Alexander Marks was a Black male with brown eyes. His hair, a salt-and-pepper mix of black and gray, was sometimes shaven, and he wore prescription eyeglasses with wire rims. He had a mustache and stood at approximately five feet four inches tall, with a weight of around 140 pounds. When he was last seen, no specific clothing description was available, which adds another layer of difficulty for those searching for him. The lack of details about his last known movements, what he was wearing, or who he might have been with has left investigators with a challenging case from the outset. The investigation into Gerald Marks's disappearance is being handled by the Detroit Police Department. Despite the passage of many years, his case remains open, a testament to the enduring hope of finding answers. The circumstances leading up to September 1, 2007, and what transpired on that day are largely unknown to the public. The case is characterized by a profound lack of information, which has hampered efforts to piece together the timeline of events. The overview of this case is one of a quiet disappearance that went unnoticed by authorities for an extended period, creating a cold trail for investigators and a prolonged period of uncertainty for his loved ones who continue to await any news of his whereabouts.

Sep 01, 2007

Detroit

Michigan

Wayne County

48224

21526

Detroit Police Department

Detroit

Michigan

Wayne County

48226

Shannon Jones

Sergeant

1301 3rd St, Michigan

3135961800

Local

Law Enforcement

MP03

2011-05-07

Detroit Police Department

Unknown

Brown

Brown

06/14/2026


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